Kano Govt Vows Justice For Hanifa Abubakar, The 5-year-old Pupil Abducted & Killed By Gunmen In Kano.

The Kano state government has assured that it will ensure the prosecution of anyone found culpable in the kidnap and murder of Hanifa Abubakar, a five-year-old pupil at Kwanar Dakata in Nassarawa Local Government Area of the state.

This comes after the remains of five-year-old, Hanifa Abubakar, who was kidnapped last month, was discovered in a shallow grave at a private school premises in Kwanar ‘Yan Gana, Tudun Murtala Quarters, Nassarawa LGA, Kano State.

The suspects had abducted Hanifa on December 2, 2021, and took the victim to a hideout where they contacted her relatives and demanded a ransom of six million naira.

Having realized that the victim recognized them, the suspects poisoned her to death, butchered her and buried her in a shallow grave.

While confirming the incident the Police spokesman in the state, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa stated that based on the sustained efforts of security agencies, a 30-year-old Abdulmalik Mohammed and a 37-year-old Hashim Isyaku were arrested.

Kiyawa explained further that the suspects led a combined team of security operatives to where they buried the victim and her body was exhumed and rushed to Mohammed Abdullahi Wase Specialist Hospital Kano where she was examined and confirmed dead by a medical doctor.

In response to the situation Kano state governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje stated that the government has been in touch with the family of the child and would remain so until justice prevailed in the case to serve as a deterrent to others.

The governor, who commended security agencies in the state for the prompt action that led to the arrest of those allegedly involved, stated that while investigation is ongoing, the government will meticulously follow the case to its logical conclusion.

He also commended the international community, human rights-based organizations and well-meaning Nigerians for their concern in the matter.

Ganduje also assured security agencies of government’s support in carrying out their duties of ensuring that Kano maintains its relative peace.